Viscous vexes his opponents through clever evasion and strategic uses of healing, enabling him to withstand the most brutal of enemy attacks.
Viscous vexes his opponents through clever evasion and strategic uses of healing, enabling him to withstand the most brutal of enemy attacks.
Description
"Expelling goo!"
The 5th build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series.
This one is oriented around Splatter (1). You'll be goopin' all over them and dealing huge damage! Try to shoot your target BEFORE using Splatter (1).
Items have little notes under them. Special thanks to Skinner for helping me making this build.
Feel free to give me some feedback on the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5
Item Build
Early Game
Buy left to right. Extra Regen can be skipped if you aren't struggling. Move your mouse over the items for details! (Total of 5250 Souls)
500
This works with your Puddle Punch (3) and will heal you on hit. Heals more if you hit heroes! | Can be sold for a slot |
500
| Can be skipped if you aren't struggling | Grants you more health regen for better sustain during laning phase. | Can be sold for a slot |
500
As you secure souls, you'll stack Spirit power, resulting in more damage with Splatter (1). Stacks on Neutrals too and even works when securing souls with Melee! | Can be sold for a slot |
500
Adds Spirit Damage to your Puddle Punch (3), also lowers the enemy's spirit resistance on hit. Try to proc this first before using Splatter (1)! | Upgrades into Spirit Snatch |
500
An increase of damage for your Splatter (1). This, combined with Ammo Scavenger, results in a LOT of damage during Laning Phase. | Upgrades into Improved Burst |
500
Deal more damage to Minions, Neutrals and Objectives (Like Guardians, Walkers, etc...). |Can be sold for a slot|
1250
| Imbue Splatter (1) | 65 more damage for Splatter (1). You need to NOT have full ammo for it to work! So make sure to shoot one bullet before using. Has a cooldown of 12s.
500
Provides you with 1 extra stamina. Can be bought much sooner if facing Warden. | Can be sold for a slot |
500
Increases your movement speed, allowing you to rotate easier.
Mid Game
Buy left to right. If no flex slots, skip Echo Shard and Arcane Surge and buy them later. Try to shoot your target first to apply debuffs before using Splatter (1)! (Total of 25 000 Souls)
1250
A burst of Spirit damage on your next bullet. Has a cooldown. Will go on cooldown even if you miss. It works with your Alt Fire! If you hit multiple targets, it'll only proc on the closest target.
1250
| Replace Ammo Scavenger | Allows you to use Splatter (1) more often. Also reduces the cooldown of actives and item effects like Mystic Shot.
1250
Grants you a free dash-jump and extra fire rate after a dash-jump. | Upgrades into Arcane Surge |
1250
Applies a spirit damage amplification and spirit lifesteal against the enemy hit. Can be triggered by Puddle Punch (3). Try to proc this first before using Splatter (1)! | Upgrades into Spellslinger Headshots |
1250
As long as you have Spirit Shield, you'll have more spirit, resulting in more damage for Splatter (1) and some cooldown reduction. Sell during late game and replace with Armor, as Barriers tend to break a lot during late.
3500
A large upgrade in term of damage for Splatter (1). Scales even better in late game. The bigger the Max HP of the enemy, the bigger the damage!
6000
Use this after using Splatter (1) to use it again! Double Splattering! | Skip it if no slot and buy later |
1250
| Can replace Melee Lifesteal or Extra Stamina | Upon dealing spirit damage to an enemy, you reduce their healing, and you'll also heal if they die under this effect.
3500
Hitting an enemy with melee will steal their Spirit power & resistance! Resulting in you getting stronger and them getting weaker. Works with Puddle Punch (3).
3000
| Replace Quicksilver Reload | | Imbue Splatter (1) | Gain a large amount of spirit for Splatter (1), resulting in more damage.
Armors
Armors scale better late game. Don't hesitate to buy defensive items if you're struggling.
1250
A good pick if the enemy is mostly dealing Bullet Damage. |Upgrades into Improved Bullet Armor|
1250
A good pick if the enemy is mostly dealing Spirit Damage. |Upgrades into Improved Spirit Armor|
4250
|Upgrade of Bullet Armor| A good pick if the enemy is mostly dealing Bullet Damage.
4250
|Upgrade of Spirit Armor| A good pick if the enemy is mostly dealing Spirit Damage.
1250
Grants you shields when you get CC'd. Useful against Mirage's tornado, Bebop's hook, Lash's dive, and more!
1250
Grants yourself (Or an ally!) a decent amount of Spirit and Bullet shield for a short duration, along with some movement speed.
1250
Reduces the duration of any CC, along with Infernus' burn, Pocket's poison, Mirage's Scarab/Siphon Bullet, and more!
4250
Removes Bebop's bomb, Pocket's poison, Infernus' burn, Vindicta's Tether, Mirage's tornado, Siphon Bullet/Mirage's Scarab & mark, and more!
Late Game
Buy left to right. As you unlock more flex slots, get more spirit items. Otherwise, consider the gun items. If the enemy has a lot of armor, consider getting Crippling Headshot sooner, or Mystic Vulnerability/Escalating Exposure.
4250
Increase your spirit power as you land headshots and gives you spirit lifesteal against the targets you hit. So more damage for Splatter (1) and some sustain. Make sure to shoot your target before using Splatter (1).
4250
After a dash-jump, your next ability will be empowered! Always try to dash-jump before using Splatter (1).
4250
| Imbue Splatter (1) | Further cooldown reduction on Splatter (1), actives and item effects.
7250
Provides you with some really decent lifesteal, both gun and spirit. Also debuffs the enemy with anti-healing upon dealing Spirit Damage.
6000
| Imbue Splatter (1) | Upon hitting an enemy with Splatter (1), they'll take delayed damage in the form of an AoE. Only works on the FIRST enemy hit by Splatter (1) if you hit multiple of them! Has a cooldown of ~5s.
9500
A VERY expensive item, but, a ton more damage for Splatter (1). By the time you get this, even Spirit Snatch and Mystic Shot can proc Improved Burst!
1250
Useful to get when the enemy has a lot of armor. Lower the enemy's Spirit Resistance upon dealing Spirit Damage to them. Can be triggered by Spirit Strike, Spirit Snatch, Mystic Shot and Alchemical Fire.
7250
As you deal Spirit Damage to an enemy, you'll stack more damage against them! Pairs perfectly with Alchemical Fire.
6000
Build up spirit power by shooting enemies. Also gives you extra cooldown reduction and some lifesteal.
6000
If the enemy has a lot of armor, this is a great purchase to negate some of it, allowing you to dish out some nice damage simply by landing a headshot.
Actives
You can pick one (or multiple!) to adjust your gameplay to your liking. You can gain more mobility with Warp Stone and Magic Carpet, or support capabilities with Rescue Beam.
3000
Teleport in a desired direction instantly. Also grants some bullet resistance upon use.
3000
Any enemy stepping into the fire will take spirit damage. With how much spirit this build has, this item deals a lot of damage. Useful to proc Healbane or stack Escalating Exposure.
6000
Upon use, turn invisible and once you break invisibility, gain a large amount of spirit. This results in a lot more damage for Splatter (1)
6000
Instantly teleport to a target, disarming them, slowing them and dealing a decent amount of damage to them. This also brings down any flying enemies.
1750
Send back some of the damage you're taking while also granting yourself a decent amount of bullet resistance. Keep in mind: You still take damage during this.
3000
Can be used to heal yourself (And an ally!). You can pull people that are in your Cube (2).
1250
Deal a burst of spirit damage around you. Damage is doubled against NPCs.
6000
Allows you to fly around and gain a large amount of shield. Also grants you a bit of ability range. Useful to rotate around, or safely retreat when split pushing. You can also use it to fly during Goo Ball (4)! Keep in mind: Damaging an enemy or casting an ability will end the Carpet.
Situational & Counters
These items will help you have a better time against specific enemies or simply allow you to modify your gameplay to something that fits you more. Keep in mind that these items are NOT part of the build. Decay, Silence Glyph, Knockdown and Curse are powerful actives that can be bought to counter specific heroes.
500
While this is recommended on every single build I made, I couldn't slot it in this one. If you want to buy it, you are free to do so! But be mindful of your gun slots.
1250
Makes killing Neutrals and Minions a lot more comfortable by reloading your weapon for less downtime. Keep in mind! This will make you unable to use Quicksilver Reload if you have extra ammo.
3000
| Only purchase if the enemy has a lot of healing | Healbane/Leech will get triggered by them, and they stack with Toxic Bullets!
500
Useful during laning if you're really struggling. Avoid getting shot or hit by a tower when using this! Otherwise it'll turn it off!
1250
Upon use, provides you (or an ally!) with a burst of healing and 1 stamina. Charges up when nearby enemies use abilities.
1750
Allows you to go faster but also resist slows.
3000
Allows you to ignore any bullet damage for a few seconds. Useful against Haze and Wraith. Pairs well with Return Fire!
3500
Grants you more mobility, some spirit power, and allow you to TRIPLE jump during Goo Ball (4).
3500
A large upgrade in terms of healing and melee damage. Works with Puddle Punch (3).
6000
Allows you to recharge your shields by walking through a one-sided wall. Useful to get your Enchanter's Barrier working again.
6000
Makes you bigger but also tankier by giving you a lot of resistances upon activation. You also gain a lot of melee damage passively.
Upon dying, you'll respawn where you died after a few seconds, at half health.
1250
Reduces the healing of a target and deals damage based off their current health. Useful against Abrams, Infernus, Mo&Krill and more!
1750
Deal some damage to a target and block their movement abilities for a short duration. Use it BEFORE they use their movement ability.
3000
Silence a target and deal some damage. Useful against Yamato, Geist, Lash, Pocket, and many more.
3000
Applies a delayed stun to a target. Also rapidly brings down any flying hero to the ground. Useful against Seven, Lash, Grey Talon, Vindicta and more.
6000
Reduces an enemy to the state of an actual potato for a few seconds. Useful against carries!
Ability Point Order
Splatter
The Cube
Puddle Punch
Goo Ball
1
2
1
5
2
1
2
5
5
1
2
5